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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.18, 23,901.69 and 9,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.18, 23,901.69 and 9,766.20 is: 13,478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.18 : 23,901.69 = 9,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.18/23,901.69 = 9,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.18x = 23,901.69 × 9,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.18x = 233,428,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,428,684.88/17,319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.04

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